Wednesday, February 02, 2022

So true.....

     I couldn't resist posting this:


 

David M. Gascoigne,
David M. Gascoigne,

I'm a life long birder. My interests are birds, nature, reading, books, outdoors, travel, food and wine.

61 comments:

  1. Tom2 February 2022 at 09:25

    ...this is great! It takes me forever on aa walk like this. Wintergreen is one of my favorite finds in the forest!!!

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  2. Marijke2 February 2022 at 09:32

    Good afternoon David,
    I agree there is a lot to see in nature even during a small walk.
    Have a wonderful day
    Marijke

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  3. DeniseinVA2 February 2022 at 09:40

    This made me smile, thank you David! There is always something to see and I always seem to be stopping to take a look on my walks.

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  4. shoreacres2 February 2022 at 09:44

    One of my favorite places to visit is the Willow City Loop in the hill country, north of Fredericksburg. A thirteen mile long road is the 'loop.' I once took fourteen hours to go the distance. That's a lot of stopping and starting. Have you ever heard this great line from the Swiss naturalist Louis Agassiz? He said, "I spent the summer traveling; I got halfway across my back yard."

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    1. David M. Gascoigne,2 February 2022 at 09:46

      I am familiar with the quote from Agassiz, Linda. He was a wise man. On the Willow City Loop were you walking the whole time or driving and walking?

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    2. shoreacres3 February 2022 at 08:07

      Driving and walking, but doing a LOT of stopping. It's all private property, and a highlight during bluebonnet season, but the landowners are friendly and generally accepting. You have to stay on the road, but the fencelines are glorious!

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  5. Dorothy Borders2 February 2022 at 10:04

    Indeed it is true. There's so much to see and experience every foot of the way if we just open our eyes and look.

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  6. Yamini MacLean2 February 2022 at 11:19

    Hari Om
    LOL - Been there done that - and thoroughly enjoyed it!!! YAM xx (who is finally back online...sigh...)

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    1. David M. Gascoigne,2 February 2022 at 11:25

      I suspect that COVID compelled many of us to do more of this.

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  7. gigi-hawaii2 February 2022 at 11:30

    Kind of funny. Kind of sad. Oh, well. That's life!

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  8. Anne (cornucopia)2 February 2022 at 11:39

    That is hilarious!

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  9. Elephant's Child2 February 2022 at 12:35

    BRILLIANT.
    Here's to more feet crowded with wonders for us all.

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  10. Black Knight2 February 2022 at 12:49

    There are a lot of wonderful things to see and appreciate in nature.
    Also a small walk can give us many surprises.

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  11. Bill2 February 2022 at 12:54

    Thanks for the laugh, David.

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  12. Marit2 February 2022 at 13:08

    Very funny, David! I agree, because it is a lot to see in your backyard if you look closely. I have a big garden, and I see new things all the time.
    Hugs and kisses, Marit

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  13. Catarina2 February 2022 at 13:19

    : ))

    Amazing header picture.

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  14. Lisbeths Haveblog2 February 2022 at 13:35

    LOL I have botanized with a group for many years and we made exactly the same experience. 1-3 km per walk was more than enough. I continued to wonder.

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  15. Michelle2 February 2022 at 13:42

    This resonates with me. My spouse loves to hike and he is on a mission when he goes. I, on the other hand, love to go at a slow pace and check out everything I see. lol

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  16. eileeninmd2 February 2022 at 13:47

    Hello,
    Good one, thank for sharing. There is something always to see on our walks. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  17. Hilary Melton-Butcher2 February 2022 at 13:48

    Brilliant - made me laugh, David ... fun - thanks for posting for us ... cheers Hilary

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  18. Catalin2 February 2022 at 13:55

    Yes, a funny conclusion.

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  19. Tabor2 February 2022 at 14:02

    I have never walked with a naturalist and wonder if it is anything like this?

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    1. David M. Gascoigne,2 February 2022 at 14:34

      It can be. I have taken some very slow walks and seen so much my head spins!

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  20. Marie Smith2 February 2022 at 14:11

    That header photo is my favourite I’ve ever seen. Wow.

    The cartoon is definitely right!

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  21. Angie's Recipes2 February 2022 at 14:23

    Thanks for sharing them :-))

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  22. Wilma2 February 2022 at 15:16

    Yep.

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  23. Richard Pegler2 February 2022 at 15:44

    I need a naturalist to walk with!

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    1. David M. Gascoigne,2 February 2022 at 16:03

      I am sure you could attract your own platoon of acolytes, Richard, who would brag that they had been mentored by Richard Pegler!

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  24. La Biosfera de Lola2 February 2022 at 17:01

    Jajajjaa. Querido amigo es sensacional y muy real, a mi me encanta observarlo todo, incluso como ellos las cacas de corzo y si es tiempo de insectos los paseos pueden llegar ha ser muy muy cortos. Muchas gracias por compartirlo. Un abrazo enorme para ti y para Miriam.

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  25. bookworm2 February 2022 at 17:55

    I need a guide like that. So much out there to learn! Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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  26. The Furry Gnome2 February 2022 at 18:25

    That's good!

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  27. Mike Attwood2 February 2022 at 18:53

    That raised a smile David, there is not enough humour in the world these days.
    Mike.

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  28. Lee2 February 2022 at 19:57

    Often I don't have to walk further than my kitchen window to see the joys of Nature's inhabitants....

    This morning from my kitchen I saw a family of wood ducks waddling past; four hares; a baby scrub turkey; kookaburras and their best mates (and mine)magpies. The kookas are my best mates, too. :)

    Once the maggies realised I was up and about the gathered at my screen door to announce, loudly and long, that they were there! We proceeded to have a conversation. I don't sound as melodious as they do, of course.

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  29. At Home In New Zealand2 February 2022 at 19:59

    Haha, that gave me a good chuckle :)

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  30. My name is Erika.2 February 2022 at 20:04

    This is a good cartoon. And so true. I'm not sure I really consider myself a naturalist but it is probably exactly how my daughter feels if she walks with me and I want to stop to take a photo of something. Happy February David. Are you getting any of that storm moving across part of the continent? hugs-Erika

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    1. David M. Gascoigne,2 February 2022 at 20:58

      Hi Erika: We have had quite a bit of snow from this system and it is still coming down. It is predicted to end tomorrow and I hope the forecast is accurate because we plan to visit my daughter in Ottawa for the weekend, leaving here Friday morning. Hugs, David

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  31. William Kendall2 February 2022 at 20:57

    Very fitting, David.

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  32. Iris Flavia3 February 2022 at 00:20

    LOL! But true, 3 amazing feet. I remember how we went on a hike and our friend tried to show me a tiny blue bird. He really tried his best but I never saw it! Till the day I wonder if it really was there or if he put a joke on me! Meanwhile our other friend and Ingo tried their best to photograph a huge spider, brrrr.... There are hikes and there are hikes :-)

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  33. Rita3 February 2022 at 01:25

    Absolutely loved this! :)

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  34. Pam3 February 2022 at 04:29

    Oh I love this, this is me and my husband everywhere we go, we always look at a route and double (or triple) the time exptected to walk it!

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  35. Jeanie3 February 2022 at 08:31

    I have a feeling your walks get a little farther than three feet -- but maybe not much!

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    1. David M. Gascoigne,3 February 2022 at 09:00

      Hi Jeanie: If it's a birding walk pure and simple the walks are generally several kilometres, but if it's with a mixed bunch of naturalists - botanists, herpetologists, lepidopterists etc it can be slow, short and immensely satisfying.

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  36. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes3 February 2022 at 08:36

    That's a good one!

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  37. Caroline 3 February 2022 at 09:51

    Beautiful cartoon. Happy weekend!

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  38. Shammickite3 February 2022 at 12:32

    Haha Love it!!!

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  39. NatureFootstep3 February 2022 at 12:37

    :)

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  40. Valerie-Jael3 February 2022 at 13:46

    Good one! Hugs, Valerie

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  41. Joanne Noragon3 February 2022 at 19:35

    The real deal. Carry on.

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  42. Carol Gorenc3 February 2022 at 20:25

    It's a good reminder that sometimes we have to stop and smell the roses!

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  43. Kees van Dommele4 February 2022 at 03:21

    Seeing this makes you smile

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  44. Beatrice P. Boyd4 February 2022 at 07:44

    Enjoyed the humor, David.

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  45. Corrie4 February 2022 at 09:40

    🤩 and there wasn't even a photographer involved! It would have taken twice the time.

    Best regards, Corrie

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  46. Teresa4 February 2022 at 10:29

    A mí me pasa lo mismo todo lo miro y fotografío, a veces aburro a mi marido. Besos.

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  47. Andrea @ From The Sol4 February 2022 at 16:04

    So I know you are a Naturalist and I am guessing you have walked a lot more than 3 feet ... but, that was clever. I am on my way to Amazon to order this book. It sounds exciting to me and I would love to delve into a whole new field of learning. Thank you for your kind comment ... I loved every minute of time I spent with the Raptors, probably as much, if not more, than the time I spent in nursing (Raptors don't talk back :), but they can let you know if they are not pleased with what you are doing :(. Love your Barred Owl picture ... we just lost our Barred in the last few weeks. It was a sad day ... Anyway, I continue to enjoy your informative posts and especially when you include your family. Hope winter is treating you well ...

    Andrea @ From the Sol

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  48. Lowcarb team member5 February 2022 at 19:47

    This did make me smile, thank you.

    All the best Jan

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  49. Julio Martín Nora6 February 2022 at 13:05

    If you decide to walk through nature, it's assumed you have an interest in enjoying all its animal and vegetable varieties, otherwise you better run on an athletics track. Un abrazo David

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